HOT GRAINZ - Thai Street Food

995 University Ave W #136, St Paul
(651) 400-0126

Recent Reviews

Claire Plathe

This is the best place to go if you are craving some great Thai food. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are big. I got Chicken Pad Thai and Egg Rolls. They were both so good and because of the portion size. I have a whole other meal for later. This is a cozy little restaurant with 5 tables in total (there wasn't a wait when I was there) located in a building with other establishments. You scan a QR code that takes you to the website where you view the menu and order online. You can use cash or card. There is both dine in and takeout.Parking: There is a big parking lot behind the building

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Thai with Chicken

Doun Mongkone

Most authentic place in the twin cities for thai food. Pad kaprow was on point with spice and flavors. Taste just like my dad's cooking. Tom saap was also very good. All the herbs and lime definitely hit the spot on this chilly spring day. Growing up Thai, it tasted like home. Much better then the other mediocre places around here catered to bland American, spice-less taste buds. Will definitely be coming back for more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pad Krapow

Peyton Hurst

This place is always so good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barry Thao

Hands down the best Thai street food flavors I've had here in the Twin Cities. The pad krapow is ?- note, their spice level is legit, so be careful how spicy you ask for. I forgot what the noodle dish we ordered was called, but it was so flavorful, we didn't need to add anything to the broth. Ordering can be a little confusing as you have to do it all online, even if you're dining in. And then the dining area is pretty small too, so it can be a little crowded depending on what time you go. First time here, but it won't be the last.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Papaya Salad, Pad Krapow

Lattiya J.

Authentic thai street food. Don't forget to try Fried Bananas and Nom Yen!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Khao Soi, Yum Mamuang, Fried Bananas, Khao Mun Gai

Sheng Vue

Food is great but would be nice if they put liquid food in a container or a plastic bag to stop it from leaking. My papaya salad was dry by the time I got home and the liquid leaked into the napkins and at the bottom of my bag

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Allison Ly

Their food was just not for me. Tasted funny to me but may taste good to others. I didn’t feel like their food looked or tasted fresh either.I think they only use dry pepper for their spice. I like fresh pepper in my dishes. But if you life dry pepper this place may be a good place for you to try.Personally, not worth the hype.Easy to order. You scan the QR code and order through your phone and then pay at the counter.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Khao Mun Gai, Pad Krapow, Kanom Jeen Namngeaw

Cha Taw

Food is GOODTiny Bit for them is level 3/4 for meI can still eat it BUT GOT TO DRINK WATERThe wait is 30 minutes( which is the maximum waiting)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Seven

ATTENTION: Please be patient with the staff. They're a very small operation but are incredibly busy and trying to keep up They've got a small space to work and and can barely squeeze by each other when cooking so that combined with the number of orders is reasonable justification for longer wait times. I'd suggest ordering 30 min to 1hr before picking up to save some wait time during peak hours.With that out of the way, their food is so good and worth the wait! Portion sizes were plenty to be full too! The team is kind and watching them work I could tell they were clearly do the best they could! I would love to see them expand later! There is a small dine in area, but if it's peak meal times it can be a long wait, but it's understandable.Thank you to all the employees there! I see you barely able to move around back there and so busy. I appreciate you all!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joel Navam

Honestly such good service here! I felt so seen. And delicious, absolutely delicious. Must try!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

X T

Delicious food! Small seating area with self serve water/utensils/take out containers. Have been here a couple times and each time, the food has been amazing!!! It does get busy if dining in due to limited seating, so take out might be better. Tried some of the drinks, but not a fan (too sugary that it overpowers flavor). Will keep going back for the food though! Definitely reminds me of food in Thailand. Delicious flavors and tender meats. The portions are enough to share as well.Recommend: the khao kha moo (stewed pork knuckle). It was fall off the bone and soooo tender. Packed with flavor.

Food: 5

Panduka S.

It's absolutely fantastic food. If you are looking for typical Thai food such as red curry, green curry this is not your place. However if you are looking for unique Thai food this is the place. It's little hard to find for the first time as others have pointed out. You have to order food from a QR code when you go there and there's a small room adjacent which has about 5 tables to dine in. So if you have a large group it's better to do take out. I had no idea what northern Thai food is but man, it is delicious. I have ordered food about 4 times in last few weeks and everything has been delicious. I have had Khao Soi soup, Pad KraPow, Pad SeEw so far. Give this place a try and you won't regret..

Vicky Zhou

Our family orders takeout once a week! Everything is always fresh and tasty here but you do have to be patient with them as there is always a wait. Restaurant is small so we always order Togo, call ahead the wait is worth it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

marisa brown

The food is AMAZING. I give it four stars because the use Styrofoam for their takeout.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Wontons

Lim L.

One of my favorite in the cities! Their Khao Mun Gai and the pepper sauce that comes with it is so good!!! Definitely recommend their Pad Thai, too! Good customer service & I am always pleased with the food here!

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